Glossary “full cutout method” Definition:
Method of windshield replacement used when the original adhesive is defective or requires complete replacement.
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full face shield
Glossary “full face shield” Definition:
Full face protection used when there is a danger from flying particles or damaging liquids.
fuel vacuum separator
Glossary “fuel vacuum separator” Definition:
Used to filter waxy HC’s from the carburetor ported vacuum to protect the vacuum delay and distributor vacuum controls.
fuel vapor recovery system
Glossary “fuel vapor recovery system” Definition:
An evaporative emission-control system that recovers gasoline vapors escaping from the fuel tank and carburetor float bowl.
fulcrum
Glossary “fulcrum” Definition:
A support, often wedge-shaped, on which a lever pivots when it lifts an object.
fulcrum ring
Glossary “fulcrum ring” Definition:
A circular ring over which the pressure plate diaphragm spring pivots.
full assist
Glossary “full assist” Definition:
Term used with variable assist steering systems to signify normal power system operation without restrictions. Requires little driver effort.
fuel trim
Glossary “fuel trim” Definition:
PCM function that adjusts fuel delivery during closed-loop operation to bring the A/F ratio as close to stoichiometric as possible.
fuel tank vapor valve
Glossary “fuel tank vapor valve” Definition:
Valve mounted in the top of the fuel tank that vents excess vapor and pressure from the fuel tank into the evaporative emissions control system.
FUELSYS
Glossary “FUELSYS” Definition:
Fuel System Status
FUEL SYS1
Glossary “FUEL SYS1” Definition:
Fuel System Feedback Control Status – Bank 1
FUEL SYS2
Glossary “FUEL SYS2” Definition:
Fuel System Feedback Control Status – Bank 2
fuel system
Glossary “fuel system” Definition:
Delivers fuel to the cylinders, consisting of a fuel tank and lines, gauge, fuel pump, carburetor or injectors, and intake manifold or fuel rail.
fuel tank
Glossary “fuel tank” Definition:
Storage tank for fuel in a vehicle.
FUELPW2
Glossary “FUELPW2” Definition:
Injector Pulse Width Bank 2
fuel rail
Glossary “fuel rail” Definition:
Conduit to deliver fuel from the fuel distributor to the injectors of an FI system.
Fuel Ratio Sensor
Glossary “Fuel Ratio Sensor” Definition:
Fuel Ratio Sensor is similar to the O2 sensor, however, it is constructed differently and has different output voltages and range.
fuel separator
Glossary “fuel separator” Definition:
Separates fuel and water, or fuel and vapor.
fuel pump relay
Glossary “fuel pump relay” Definition:
Relay or its control line that controls electrical current supplied to the electric fuel pump.
fuel pump test connector
Glossary “fuel pump test connector” Definition:
Connector, that when grounded will cause the electric fuel pump to operate when the key is in the KOEO position.